Introduction to Chicago Style Page Formatting

Chicago Style is a widely used citation style that emphasizes clarity and consistency in academic writing. This guide provides practical examples of how to format pages according to Chicago Style guidelines, catering to different use cases and types of research papers.

Example 1: Title Page Formatting

Context

The title page is the first impression of your research paper. In Chicago Style, it must be formatted correctly to convey professionalism and adherence to academic standards.

The title page typically includes the title of the paper, the author’s name, the course name, the instructor’s name, and the date. It should be centered and double-spaced.

Example

                        Title of Your Research Paper

                               Your Name
                              Course Name
                          Instructor's Name
                                Date

Notes

• The title should be in title case (capitalize major words).
• The title page does not have a page number, but subsequent pages should begin with page number 1 in the top right corner.

Example 2: Main Body Formatting

Context

The main body of a Chicago Style research paper is where you present your argument and evidence. Formatting should ensure clarity and readability, with specific guidelines for margins, font size, and spacing.

Example

[Your Name]  
[Professor's Name]  
[Course Title]  
[Date]  

[Title of Your Paper]

[Indent the first line of each paragraph by 0.5 inches. Use 12-point Times New Roman font. Set margins to 1 inch on all sides.]

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Notes

• Ensure that your text is double-spaced.
• Use block quotations for quotes longer than five lines, indenting them 0.5 inches from the left margin.

Example 3: Bibliography Formatting

Context

The bibliography is a crucial component of any research paper, as it lists all sources cited within your work. Proper formatting is essential to provide credit to original authors and avoid plagiarism.

Example

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Bibliography

Author Last Name, First Name. Title of Book. Place of Publication: Publisher, Year of Publication.

Smith, John. Understanding Chicago Style. Chicago: Academic Press, 2020.

Author Last Name, First Name.